Orland District 230 board disagrees on process to add Arabic language class

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 27, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 27, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/27/orland-district-230-disagrees-arabic-class/

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The Orland High School District 230 board spent more than an hour Thursday discussing a proposal to add Arabic as a world language in district classrooms, after [ stalling its vote ][35] on the curriculum in January. Several board members [ maintained their position ][36] there are several barriers...